Anchorage, AK Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
25 ZIP codes · 81 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 25 ZIP codes across Anchorage, AK. The area averages a grade B (80/100); 11 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Anchorage, AK. We compared 25 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (80/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 9 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Anchorage ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99502 | 82 | B | 5 | 0.0022 mg/L |
| 2 | 99515 | 82 | B | 5 | 0.0022 mg/L |
| 3 | 99517 | 82 | B | 3 | No data |
| 4 | 99501 | 81 | B | 6 | 0.0004 mg/L |
| 5 | 99507 | 80 | B | 8 | 0.0048 mg/L |
| 6 | 99508 | 80 | B | 10 | 0.0033 mg/L |
| 7 | 99516 | 80 | B | 9 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 8 | 99504 | 79 | B | 14 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 9 | 99503 | 77 | B | 15 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 10 | 99509 | — | — | — | No data |
| 11 | 99510 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 99511 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 99513 | — | — | 3 | No data |
| 14 | 99514 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 99518 | — | — | 3 | No data |
| 16 | 99519 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 99520 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 99521 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 99522 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 99523 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 99524 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 99529 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 99530 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 99599 | — | — | — | No data |
| 25 | 99695 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 7 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 81 total violations across Anchorage
- 8 health-based violations
- 11 of 11 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 11 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 19 | 6 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 16 | 11 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 12 | 11 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11 | 11 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 7 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Anchorage?
ZIP code 99502 has the highest safety score in Anchorage at 82/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Anchorage water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 11 directly mapped ZIP records, 81 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 11 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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